Mechanical Sleeves

Full Line of Pipeline Repair Sleeves Offered

Dresser Pipeline Solutions offers a full line of mechanical pipeline repair sleeves for the repair and reinforcement of steel pipelines and service lines up to 36 inches in diameter.

Our mechanical repair sleeves are ideal for:

  • Emergency repair of pipeline leaks
  • Repair of longitudinal and circumferential breaks or cracks
  • Encapsulation of leaking coupled or collar joints
  • Repair of porous welds or pinhole leaks

Dresser mechanical repair sleeves are shipped fully assembled for safe and easy installation.

Style 50 Repair Sleeves

  • Fabricated from steel and insulated to meet D.O.T. standards
  • Factory-assembled to facilitate handling, storage and ease of installation
  • Sleeve halves are match-marked to assure a proper fit
  • No service interruptions during the installation procedure
  • Deflection and line stresses absorbed when used as a repair device for complete breaks
  • Time-proven sealing principle
  • Sleeve can be pressure tested to ensure sealing performance prior to tapping

Style 54 Repair Sleeves

The Dresser Style 54 sleeve is ideal for small-diameter steel pipelines with:

  • Longitudinal & circumferential breaks and cracks
  • Broken or porous welded joints
  • Leaking screw collar joints

Designed for high-pressure transmission repairs, and factory-assembled for immediate field installation.

Standard version includes:

  • Weldable steel body halves suitable to ASTM A36 or equivalent
  • Carbon steel follower AISI C1015
  • ASTM A193 Grade B7 studs, heat-treated carbon steel cap screws
  • Time tested Nitrile rubber compounded gaskets
  • 2″, 3″, & 4″ sizes, 100 and 500 PSIG standard pressure ratings
  • Vented for installation under pressure
  • 100% shell-tested at factory to 2X design pressure

Style 96 Mechanical Repair Sleeves

The Dresser Style 96 sleeve is ideal for large-diameter steel pipelines with:

  • Longitudinal & circumferential breaks up to eight inches in length
  • Broken or porous welded joints
  • Leaking screw collar joints

Designed for high-pressure transmission repairs, and factory-assembled for immediate field installation. Standard version includes:

  • Weldable steel body halves suitable to ASTM A36 or equivalent
  • Carbon steel follower AISI C1015
  • ASTM A193 Grade B7 studs, heat-treated carbon steel cap screws
  • Time tested Buna-s rubber compounded gaskets
  • 6″ – 36″ size range, 100 and 500 PSIG pressure ratings
  • Higher pressure ratings available for certain applications
  • Vented for installation under pressure
  • 100% shell tested at factory to 2X design pressure

Style 80 Split “Ready-Pack” Sleeves

Dresser Style 80 split “ready-pack” sleeves are used to enclose and permanently repair breaks, splits and holes in cast iron pipe. Style 80 sleeves can also be used as an efficient, low-cost tapping sleeve for branch service connections.

The Style 80 sleeves are recommended for all customary pressures where pipe wall thickness is in conformity with specifications for standard cast iron pipe.

Style 126 Bell-Pack Repair Sleeves

Avoid pipeline shutdowns and expensive, temporary repairs with the Dresser Style 126 Bell-Pack repair sleeve!

The Style 126 offers a fast, economical and permanent repair every time! A sleeve of lighter weight and compact design, the Style 126 provides maximum inside dimension clearance for repairing split cast iron bells and leaking mechanical joints.